Smoked Ribs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
488 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Smoked Ribs
Description
Smoked Ribs use two racks of baby back ribs seasoned thoroughly with a BBQ spice rub. The ribs are smoked at a low temperature of 225°F using fruitwood or hickory chips, providing a wood-smoke aroma that infuses slowly into the meat. Smoking occurs in three stages: initial smoking while basting in apple juice to maintain moisture, a middle period wrapped in foil with a brown sugar-sweetened apple juice and BBQ sauce mixture to tenderize, and a final hour of smoking after removing foil and applying more BBQ sauce to achieve a sticky, caramelized glaze.
The ribs result in a balance of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors, with tender meat that pulls away from the bone easily. The low and slow smoking method is key to this texture, while the glaze adds layers of taste and a glossy finish.
These smoked ribs can be sliced after resting and served as a main dish for gatherings or barbecues where smoked meats are appreciated. Their combination of wood-smoke flavor, spice rub, and sweet glaze makes them a classic choice for outdoor cooking enthusiasts.
Ingredients
- 2 racks baby back ribs about 6-8 pounds total
- 2/3 cup bbq spice rub
- 1 1/2 cups apple juice divided use
- 2 cups BBQ sauce divided use
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat an electric smoker to 225 degrees F. Load the smoker with apple wood, cherry wood or hickory chips. Fill the smoker pan with water.
- Remove membrane from ribs. Coat the ribs all over with the BBQ rub.
- Place the ribs on the rack (bone side down) and smoke for 3 hours, basting every 30 minutes with 1/2 cup of apple juice.
- After 3 hours, remove the ribs from the smoker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup apple juice, 1 cup BBQ sauce and the brown sugar.
- Pour the apple juice mixture over the ribs. Wrap each rack of ribs in foil.
- Return the ribs to the smoker and smoke for 2 more hours.
- Remove the foil from the ribs. Brush the remaining BBQ sauce over the ribs.
- Turn the smoker temperature up to 250 degrees F. Smoke the ribs for 1 more hour. Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 488 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 488kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 861mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 572mg | 12% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 190IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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